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SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL

Welcome to England’s largest celebration of puppet theatre for families.

Since 2005 this cosy market town at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales has become a magnet for puppet enthusiasts. Our biennial celebration showcases puppetry from all over the UK and beyond. With a a packed weekend of ticketed and free performances, workshops, exhibitions and a parade, Skipton presents an inspirational melting pot for artists and audiences, offering puppet experiences for every age.

The 2021 edition of the Festival !

Since the last festival in October 2019 the world has changed. Due to the pandemic and Brexit the festival unfortunately had to change to survive. But all is not lost! We are keeping Skipton as a place for puppets, puppeteers and puppet enthusiasts firmly on the map. We hope this will tie us over to 2023 when we hope to get things back on track …

For 2021 we present

Skipton Puppet Festival Activities

6 weekends of puppet fun in Skipton

Every second weekend of the month, June to November, 2 to 3 puppet companies will come to Skipton and present some real live shows, indoor and outdoor. We’re working with the newly refurbished Skipton Town Hall, which has become a fantastic performance venue. Apart from shows for all ages, we will also be offering activities such as workshops and a masterclass.

For details see FESTIVAL 2021

Past Festivals

2019

Festival Reviews

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